Defense Travel System

The Defense Travel System (DTS) is a Priority Defense Business System acquisition program operating under Defense Business Systems (DBS) pathway with an Acquisition Category IAC designation. The program appears to manage and maintain the Department of Defense's enterprise-wide travel management system, supporting travel arrangements, authorizations, and expense management for DoD personnel. Its scope encompasses both information technology infrastructure and operational support services required to maintain the system's functionality across the defense enterprise.

The contract awards associated with this program range from small purchase orders of a few thousand dollars to large delivery orders exceeding $100 million, with performance periods typically spanning 6 months to 3 years. Major contractors include Northrop Grumman, Dell Marketing LP, CACI Federal, and Perot Systems Government Services, primarily delivering information technology hardware, software, and support services. The majority of contracts were awarded without set-aside designations and were predominantly executed through GSA Schedule vehicles or IDIQ contracts such as Network-Centric Solutions (NETCENTS) and SeaPort-e. Common contract types include Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, and various combination pricing arrangements. Primary places of performance included Virginia (particularly Arlington, Fairfax, and Chantilly), Texas, and Washington D.C., with funding primarily flowing through the Army Contracting Agency's Information Technology E-Commerce and Commercial Contracting Center (ACA ITEC4).